Data Specialist at Communications Workers of America

About the Organization: CWA represents 700,000 workers in public and private sector employment in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. CWA members work in telecommunications, information technology, the airline industry, news media, broadcast and cable television, education, health care and public service, law enforcement, manufacturing and other fields. In preparing for the opportunities and challenges ahead of us, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is investing more deeply in technology that can amplify the voices and needs of working people in our democracy. Are you creative and passionate about finding solutions to make technical tools more accessible for everyone? We are hiring passionate problem solvers who will take our membership data systems and processes to the next level.

About the Position: The Data Specialist works in the Secretary-Treasurer’s office with the Director of Data and Information Systems. You will work primarily with CWA’s membership and dues processing system and liaise with members from affiliates nationwide who work with the system. In this role, you will have a rare opportunity in a new position to develop and implement data strategy at one of America’s most progressive labor unions. We are looking for someone who is committed to CWA’s vision of economic justice and who has a real passion for implementing systems that enable organizations to thrive.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Ability to manage data for a large member- or donor- based organization

Ability to train people with a range of skillsets on technical tools

Ability to apply flexibility and creative problem solving to enforce the necessary use of certain systems

Good communication and relationship-building skills including the ability to communicate technical subjects to non–technical individuals

Curious, and a brave learner, not afraid to pursue challenges and growth opportunities

Ability to travel and work long and extended hours when needed

We especially encourage applications from people who have these additional skills:

Familiarity with online and electoral tools and datasets such as Catalist, VAN, and other constituent relationship management tools like Action Network

Moderate or better SQL ability

Experience with programming language such as Python or R

Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Periscope, or Google Data Studio